Registered Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal; Bellefontaine (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Em

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Holiday Pay

Uniform Allowance

Bonuses

Job summary

Southgate Veterinary Clinic in Bellefontaine, OH is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team. You will triage patients, assist in surgery, monitor anesthesia, and perform diagnostic tasks with precision and care.

We value compassionate communication, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality veterinary care for companion animals. This role requires flexibility, including some Saturday shifts, and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ohio-licensed RVT ready to use full range of skills.
• Dependable, compassionate communicator with clients during visits.
• Bustling general-practice experience with surgical and dental cases.
• Knowledge of preventive care, hospital operations, and ethics.
• Experience with sample collection, lab analysis, and imaging.
• Confident anesthesia monitoring and rapid observation.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming patients and help the team prioritize care calmly and confidently.
• Collect and analyze diagnostic samples (blood, urine, fecal, skin).
• Capture radiographic images and support dental radiography when trained.
• Prepare patients and surgery suite, assist doctors, maintain sterile technique.
• Administer anesthesia with monitoring and sound clinical judgment.
• Provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients with varying acuity.
• Explain treatment plans and home-care instructions clearly to clients.
• Maintain accurate medical records and contribute to workflow improvements.

Skills

RVT license

Client communication

Compassionate care

Surgical/dental support

Education

Ohio RVT license

Tools

IDEXX ProCyte

SediVue Dx

SNAP Pro

Imagyst

Catalyst One

In-house radiology

Job description

We’re here for you, we’re here for your pet, and we’re proud to be your neighborhood’s favorite vet!

Southgate Veterinary Clinic is proud to have cared for Bellefontaine pets and families for several decades. Under Dr. DeWayne Weaver’s ownership since 2017, our hospital completed a full remodel in 2020 and kept the close relationships that make us a community fixture. Our doctors bring experience in many aspects of small-animal medicine, such as surgery, behavior, and exotic companion mammal wellness, which creates an environment where questions lead to learning and no one practices in a silo.

Our beautiful hospital includes six exam rooms, a dedicated surgery suite, treatment space, separate dog and cat wards, and dedicated ultrasound and radiology areas. We take pride in not only our veterinary knowledge and technical expertise but also in the kindness, patience, and integrity that define our practice culture. Our goal is simple- to provide the highest quality medical care while building lasting relationships with our clients and their beloved pets.

• Triage incoming patients and help the team prioritize care calmly and confidently.
• Properly utilizesaferestraint techniques while working with patients.
• Collect and analyze blood, urine, fecal, skin, and other diagnostic samples.
• Capture quality radiographic images and support dental radiography when trained.
• Prepare patients and the surgery suite, assist doctors, and maintain sterile technique.
• Administer and monitor anesthesia using two anesthesia monitors and sound clinical judgment.
• Provide attentive nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients with varied acuity.
• Use IDEXX ProCyte Dx, SediVue Dx, SNAP Pro, Imagyst, three Catalyst One analyzers, digital radiology, and in-house urinalysis capabilities.
• Explain treatment plans, medications, prevention, and home-care instructions in approachable language.
• Maintain accurate medical records and contribute ideas that strengthen workflow and patient care.

Qualifications

Who We're Looking For:

• An Ohio-licensed Registered Veterinary Technician who wants to use the full range of their skills.
• A dependable RVT who arrives ready to contribute and follows through for teammates.
• A compassionate communicator who builds trust with clients during routine and emotional visits.
• A vet tech comfortable in a busy general-practice setting with surgical and dental cases.
• Someone knowledgeable about preventive care, hospital operations, and professional ethics.
• A technician experienced with sample collection, laboratory analysis, and diagnostic imaging.
• A confident anesthesia monitor who notices details and communicates changes quickly.
• A collaborative learner who welcomes coaching and shares knowledge generously.
• A future leader interested in mentoring, process improvement, or expanding responsibilities.
• A flexible teammate available for some Saturday shifts and prepared for normal animal-care hazards.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

*Note – some benefits may only be available for full time employment status vs part time status.